Learn From Others

Bismillah,

Have you seen Nanny 911 & Supernanny? Maybe I'm a bit late to talk about this when Littlemama wrote about this reality show in this link. After read that entry, I started to search this show in Youtube. One by one mistake that I made in my real life has been revealed. Do you still remember the last time you yelled, shouted and punished your children becaused they misbehaved?

Well, to me, I forgot the last day that I never shout at my kids..wahahaha. But actually there is nothing wrong with that but if it's done too often, it could really hurt them while this won't make them listen to me. Boy, I was so wrong and I wish I knew what I know now! The Nanny has told me there are better ways to deal with the kids.

• Family routines are very important. It sounds simplistic but regular bedtimes and mealtimes are crucial. Kids will be much more comfortable and show less anxiety if they know exactly what to expect. Try to keep a consistent, but flexible, daily routine.
• Pray together, eat together. This will be a great time for conversation and sharing your day and a great time for teaching them what you know and believe
• TV. No meals with the TV on - they always like to eat whats inside the TV. No TV after dinner - maybe that is the best time to do homework or study.
• Sleep. One emerging problem with a lot of children is that they are simply not getting enough sleep. Here is another place where routine contributes to good habits or else they are not only obtrusive during the adult time, but they get over-excited and don’t handle the next day well.
• Variety. Plan lots of different activities with family - some quiet and some physical. Then lots of rest. Do not over-scheduled them.
• Create reasonable and fair rules for certain activities and behaviors in your family – with consequences that the children understand. Stick to them, they feel more secure when they know you can be relied upon.
• When you get angry, stay calm to avoid complicating the situation. Try to separate yourself from the current situation by just walk away. It's best not to say or do anything as most of the time you'll end up regretting them.

Well, I guess we will learn more from Supernanny.com. Oh, how I wish we will have this reality show in Malaysia!